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Taco Bell Power Bowl
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Taco Bell Power Bowl {Copycat Recipe}

This Taco Bell Power Bowl is the perfect meal prep idea and is a healthier copycat recipe you can easily make at home in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 451kcal

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 chicken cutlets
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Quick guacamole

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion (and/or 1 clove garlic, minced)
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Rice

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 pinch salt

Toppings

  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup pico de gallo storebought or homemade
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 tbsp shredded cheese
  • 2 tbsp sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F. Rub chicken cutlets with olive oil, chili powder and cumin then season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until fully cooked (will depend on thickness of cutlets). Once chicken is fully cooked, remove from oven and slice.
  • Meanwhile, mash avocado and make the quick guacamole, then cook rice in a rice cooker or on the stovetop and prepare all the toppings.
  • Layer rice in the bottom of meal prep bowls, then divide all other ingredients evenly. Leftovers will keep in the fridge 4-5 days.

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Notes

Add in more toppings like baby spinach, bell peppers, cooked lentils and/or refried beans.
Store your bowls in the fridge for up to 5 days. Eat cold or reheat the chicken separately.
Prep and freeze components of this recipe ahead of time like the chicken, rice and beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 852mg | Potassium: 736mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2070IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg